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Dating Safety
November 20, 2008 by Match Making
Filed under Woman Dating Online
Dating can be a fun and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, dating also has a dark side that should never be overlooked. Although meeting new people can be fun, many dates start off with being asked out by a stranger. Although, you may want to go on a date with this person, safety should be practiced.
For unknown reasons, the same people who won’t give out any personal information on a phone will go on a date with a stranger without making inquiries about their residence. If you are asked out on a date, ask that person where he/she lives. If they don’t tell you, they could be hiding something. Reasons for not providing an address may include:
•they live in a bad neighborhood;
•they don’t have a permanent residence or could be homeless;
•they live with mommy and daddy; and
•they may have a spouse
If dating a total stranger, it may be best to meet at a public place. This gives you an advantage. Here are a few of them:
•You can decide when you want to leave;
•If your not comfortable giving your address to a stranger, a public place is best; and
•If your date gets intoxicated, you can drive yourself home.
Here are some ideas for great public meeting places. These places are typically full of people:
•Lunch or Breakfast date
•Coffee Shop
•Art Museum
•Dessert date
Now, here are some not-so-good meeting places to meet:
•The woods
•After hours at a local park
•His or her home
•Alone on a beach
Some of these not-go-good places may be fine after getting to know your date but may not be suitable for a first date. Other tips include carrying your own money in case you need to leave. Also, if possible, let a friend or relative know about your date or bring them along…strength comes in numbers.
If you are feeling really uncomfortable about a date, follow your intuition and just say no. It’s definitely better to be safe than worry about hurting someone’s feelings. When dating, always take safety measures.
William Greene has made a career of working in with the public. He has over 10 years in working in Human Resources. On a daily basis, he works with people of different nationalities and education levels. He operates a social dating website titled http://www.socialhearts.com He also posts thoughts on dating, relationships and social issues on his blog http://www.socialhearts.blogspot.com
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